Program Details
The School Psychology program brings together the fields of psychology and education to serve children in K-12 schools.
- Location:
- Portland, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- Specialty:
- School Psychology
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- Lewis & Clark's nationally-approved program emphasizes the development of a deep understanding of children, families and schools as well as the development of these effective relational and communication skills. Through coursework and practica in counseling, consultation, assessment, and intervention, our students learn to work effectively with individual children, whole families, special education teams, as well as whole school communities to help create learning environments that foster the healthy development of all children.
Additional Program Information
- Accreditation:
- Lewis & Clark is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Graduate programs in education and counseling psychology are approved and accredited by the appropriate associations and agencies including: Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs CACREP, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education COAMFTE, National Association of School Psychologists NASP, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education NCATE*, Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists OBLPCT, Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission TSPC.
- Financial Aid:
- Yes
- Requirements:
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or the foreign equivalent. Prior experience with children or youth and coursework in psychology or human development recommended. Applicants must provide essays, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and test scores.
- International Requirements:
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or the foreign equivalent. Prior experience with children or youth and coursework in psychology or human development recommended. Applicants must provide essays, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and test scores. Proof of English proficiency required.